This is a list of impressive castles in the eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East, founded or occupied during the crusades by the crusaders, in the 11th century till the 13th century 1. Belvoir Fortress, Israel A Crusader fortress in northern Israel, on a hill 20 km (12 mi) south of the Sea of Galilee. Construction of the castle began in 1168...
The following is a list of the 10 most expensive cities in the world according to The Economist (more specifically – the Economist Intelligence Unit – EIU). The survey compares the cost of living in 131 cities around the world, across 97 countries. 1. Tokyo, Japan – The most expensive city in the world with over than 13 million...
The following list contains the 10 tallest dams in the world. Other methods of comparing dams is by their volume or by the volume of the reservoir they create. 1. Nurek Dam, Tajikistan – 300 m (980 ft). The tallest dam in the world, located on the Vakhsh River is an earth-fill embankment dam. Construction of the dam began in 1961 and was...
1. Sagano Bamboo Forest, Japan A magnificent Bamboo forest in the district of Arashiyama, west to Kyoto, Japan. 2. Giant Sequoia National Monument, California, United States Located in the southern Sierra Nevada mountains of California. The forest is named for the majestic Giant Sequoia trees which populate 38 distinct groves within the boundaries...
A crater lake is a lake that forms in a volcanic crater or caldera. But could also refer to a lake form in an impact crater caused by a meteorite. 1. Crater Lake, Oregon, United States This crater lake is actually called Crater Lake. It is the 9th deepest lake in the world with a depth of 594 meters (1,949 ft)! The lake partly fills a nearly 2,148...
The most incredible caves around the world are the caves where stalactites and stalagmites are found. A stalactite is a type of formation that hangs from the ceiling of caves, hot springs, or man-made structures such as bridges and mines. A stalagmite is a type of formation that rises from the floor of a cave due to the accumulation of...
An aerial lift is a means of cable transport in which cabins, cars, gondolas or open chairs are hauled above the ground by means of one or more cables. Aerial lift systems are frequently employed in mountainous territory where roads are relatively difficult to build and often found in touristic landmarks 1. The Merida cable car, Venezuela Has the...
1. The Great Wall Of China, China Built in the 14th century, the Great Wall Of China stretches for 8,850 kilometers! This amazing wall was built to protect the northern borders of the Chinese Empire from the attacks of nomadic tribes. The Great Wall is one of the most recognized structures in the world, it is the largest man made barrier ever...
10 Most Active Volcanoes In The World Here’s a list of the Most Active Volcanoes in the World. The volcanoes below are considered especially dangerous due to latest eruptions or due to being included in the Decade Volcanoes list. The Decade Volcanoes list is a list of 16 volcanoes worldwide identified by the International Association of...
1. Eiffel Tower, Paris, France Perhaps the most famous structure in the world, and the icon for Paris and France, this iron tower is located on the Champ de Mars in Paris, named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel who designed it in 1889. With height of 324 meters, the tower is the tallest structure in Paris and was the tallest tower in the world...
